Climate Overview
The climate in Leh is cold. The average annual temperature is -5°C and approximately 389mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 61mm of rainfall. Leh is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to -25°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 185cm accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Leh has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 42°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 11°C. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -25°C and an average temperature of -19°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 10°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Leh is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 389mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 32mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 61mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 13mm. That's 48mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 185cm accumulating over the season. April typically sees the most snow at around 26cm.
Wind
Leh is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Seasons
87 days until Summer
It is currently spring in Leh, which began on March 20, 2026. Leh is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -25°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 87 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from -18 to 3°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 99mm over the season and a monthly average of 33mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.
Summer
Temperatures range from -3 to 17°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 154mm for the season, averaging 51mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from -19 to 13°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 67mm over the season and a monthly average of 22mm. Expect around 36cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.
Winter
Temperatures range from -25 to -12°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 68mm over the season and a monthly average of 23mm. Expect around 59cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Leh based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.
